Snapped Live Wire when changing sockets

[stevetwigs]

Hi All, when changing a socket front, the red live wire snapped (old twin 2.5mm and earth)looks like there was a nick in the insulation so I have lost about 30mm of the end of the wire and now the live wont stretch to the live terminal on the socket front.
Is there a way of extending the red wire? Is crimping a possibility? I would ideally just replace the whole length of wire but its plastered into the wall and I have just decorated with the sockets being the last job on the list. Want to find a sensible and legal solution to the problem hope someone can help.

Thanks

 

[Robo]

Use an appropriaty sized insulated through crimp. I think for 2.5 there blue. Failing that use a insulated connector block.

 

[telectrix]

1.insulated crimp using the correct ratchet tool. 2. a 2 wire wago. 3. a single terminal block ( screw type, as it's accessible ). the only thing to worry about is that you make a good connection/joint.

 

[ian]

i would just crimp it.

ian

 

[Marvo]

I would just extend it with a peice of same size, same colour wire using an insulated ferrule put on with the proper crimpers.

 

[stevetwigs]

Thanks for the advice. Looks like crimping is the way forward. Have got a crimping tool just a cheap one you find in car accessories place. Will this work or shall I invest in the better rachet type?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I once came across a similar situation.
Their solution was to turn the outlet upside down.

 

[Electricalserv]

Just connector block it

 

[telectrix]

cheap car accesssory shop crimpers belong in the bin. why not invest 10p in a wago.?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Why has no one suggested soldering and heat shrinking?

 

[topquark]

Why has no one suggested soldering and heat shrinking?

Coz if you're not good at soldering you could loose a lot of insulation ... nothing wrong with it, just needs a bit of experience with smaller lengths of cable.

 

[topquark]

Two "port" wago for me (no danger of mechanical stress on what's left of the existing cable)....It's accessible so wago's are fine to use. I'd probably use a lever one, not push fit as well.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I suppose setting up the brazier to heat the iron in the living room could cause some problems.

 

[Cyberprog]

Why has no one suggested soldering and heat shrinking?

Cos the soldering iron won't reach from the nearest working socket probably!

 

[Geordie Spark]

I suppose setting up the brazier to heat the iron in the living room could cause some problems.

Wor Lass wouldn't be too happy if I set fire to her brazier - especially if she was wearing it at the time!!

 

[Electro-tech]

BS 7671 page 106-107 . 526.3 onwards makes interesting read.

 

[Marvo]

BS 7671 page 106-107 . 526.3 onwards makes interesting read.

Care to elaborate for the uninformed please?

 

[truckster]

BS 7671 page 106-107 . 526.3 onwards makes interesting read.

No it doesn't...no plot, no characterisation and no cliff hanger....

 

[cbw]

I have never used wagos on the ring main as they are rated to 24 amps (I Think)

That said I think most sockets MK (excluded) are only rated to 20Amps,

However if we use a junction box it must be rated to 32 Amps.

Am I being to fussy and a 24A wago would be fine on the ring???

 

[Electro-tech]

Care to elaborate for the uninformed please?

Just pointing out Marvo means of Electrical connections.